I have an even longer road. At my highest weight, I had about 133 lbs. to lose and I have barely gotten started. I am also about to turn 60. I am okay with being 60, just not okay with having to lose so much weight!

I am from California, have been married for 33 years and I am retired from working in corporate real estate. I am also the proud parent of 3 cats.

This is a wonderful place to meet a lot of nice people and get support. I want to wish you the very best in reaching your goals and to let you know that we are all here for you!

__________________""When October 31, 2013 comes upon us, I will be so happy I have kept at it!!" I said this back in August 2013 and it became my mantra throughout the summer of 2013. When October 31st came around, I was, indeed, deeply grateful I had remained committed to losing weight. 19 months & over 110 lbs lost later, and I remain grateful every day.

Reached onederland 31.12.2013!
Reached BMI of 29.7 on July 29, 2014!

Setbacks happen and slip-ups happen. But they don't have to define our futures. It's possible to say "enough", and to re-set the course. It's WORTH IT!

Hi Darlene
I'm glad you joined us. Your major goal may seem too far away and feel ominous right now so I think it's a good idea that you are going to break it down to maybe 10 lbs at a time. If you create mini goals to aim for along the way and work on one mini goal at a time, It won't seem like such a long road ahead of you. I'm wishing you all the best on your journey!

Hi Darlene and welcome to the community! We're a pretty supportive community, and very open to helping others along the way.

Your main goal seems so far away at the moment, but one pound at a time. One day at a time and before you know it you'll be at your goal weight.

I have quite a ways to go myself, but have set up a lot of mini-goals. Trust me when I say, it is a bit overwhelming when you sit back and look at how much you have to lose. I have 150.7 pounds to lose, so yes. Long road.

__________________Don't mind me. I'm an invisible person who everyone forgot. No friends, no support. Nothing. Thanks 3FC for making me realize how invisible I really am!

Welcome. I did it and am still going. This place has made the whole journey a lot of fun!!!!

It has been a long road but more like a mountain drive than an interstate.

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I'm in Georgia right now too, although I'm originally from the West Coast. My husband is from Northern Georgia, though, if that counts. Haha. Anyways, nice to meet you! I think you'll love 3FC...this whole group is super supportive and full of great advice. Also, I just have to take a second to say that I clicked on your profile, and I saw that our cats could be twins! Almost to the T...I felt like I was looking at a picture of my Ophelia, lol.

__________________I lost all of my progress and gained the weight back (and then some!) in pregnancy...but, I am back! I need this now more than ever.

I'm in Georgia right now too, although I'm originally from the West Coast. My husband is from Northern Georgia, though, if that counts. Haha. Anyways, nice to meet you! I think you'll love 3FC...this whole group is super supportive and full of great advice. Also, I just have to take a second to say that I clicked on your profile, and I saw that our cats could be twins! Almost to the T...I felt like I was looking at a picture of my Ophelia, lol.

Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! It's encouraging and a bit less lonely!

Ophelia's mom...my baby's from the pound but looks to have a lot of Maine Coon in him. But he's not as big as a MC....only about 11 pounds and change. He turned 14 in April and is in GREAT shape for an old man!

Where are you in South GA? My father's family is from Miller County....Colquitt, to be exact. Still have lots there but I don't know them. You guys have had more than your share of rain this year, haven't you?

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